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  • Feb 1, 1970
    "Gunsmoke" actors Ken Curtis and Milburn Stone guest on CBS-TV's "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour." They team with the show's host on a western medley that includes The Sons Of The Pioneers' "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water"
    Mar 1, 1972
    Ken Curtis, currently seen as Festus in "Gunsmoke," is the guest of honor on Ralph Edwards' "This Is Your Life." Among those saluting him are two former bandmates in the Sons Of The Pioneers: Lloyd Perryman and Shug Fisher
    Nov 8, 1973
    The animated Disney movie "Robin Hood" debuts in theaters with Roger Miller providing a voiceover and performing on the soundtrack. Others adding voices include Ken Curtis, George "Goober" Lindsey and Peter Ustinov
    Jun 5, 1979
    Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and The Sons Of The Pioneers perform "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Happy Trails" at the close of the ABC-TV special "When The West Was Fun: A Western Reunion." Among others on the show are Ken Curtis, Pat Buttram, Alan Hale, Clayton Moore and host Glenn Ford
    Apr 28, 1991
    Actor Ken Curtis dies in Fresno, California. A member of The Sons Of The Pioneers from 1949-1953, he was best known as Festus on TV's "Gunsmoke" and Monk on "Have Gun, Will Travel"

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